How to get Philosophy Students Talking

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How to get Philosophy Students Talking

An Instructor's Toolkit

Philosophy of language Philosophy of science Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge Philosophy of mind Philosophy: aesthetics Ethics and moral philosophy Social and political philosophy Philosophy of religion

Authors: Andrew Fisher, Jonathan Tallant

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Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 8th October 2015

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 538 Kb

ISBN: 9781317367727


Engaging undergraduate students and instigating debate within philosophy seminars is one of the greatest challenges faced by instructors on a daily basis. How to Get Philosophy Students Talking: An Instructor’s Toolkit is an innovative and original resource designed for use by academics looking to help students of all abilities get the most out of their time spent in group discussions.

Each chapter features thought experiments, discussion questions and further readings on topics within the following core areas of philosophy:

Core Areas of Philosophy

  • Metaphysics
  • Epistemology
  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Philosophy of Language
  • Philosophy of Religion
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Political Philosophy
  • Normative Ethics
  • Applied Ethics
  • Metaethics
  • Aesthetics

Group discussions and debates are a key part of undergraduate study and one of the best ways for students to learn and understand often complex philosophical theories and concepts. This book is an essential toolkit for instructors looking to get the most out of their philosophy students.

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